Single Subject Credential - Chemistry

Department

Department of Chemistry

Degrees and Programs Offered

BA in Chemistry, B.A.BS in Chemistry, B.S.BS in Biochemistry, B.S.CRED in Single Subject Credential - ChemistryMN in Chemistry, MinorMS in Chemistry, M.S.

The Chemistry Department provides (1) undergraduate training in chemistry for students
planning professional careers in chemistry, biochemistry and allied professions, and
for those contemplating graduate work for advanced degrees; (2) undergraduate training
in chemistry for those planning careers in professions such as medicine, chiropractic,
dentistry, pharmacy, etc.; (3) participation in the preparation of teachers of chemistry
and the other physical sciences in the teaching credential programs; (4) teaching
of the basic chemical sciences required by students majoring in related fields such
as physics, biology, nursing, engineering, geology, agriculture, home economics, and
criminology; (5) stimulation of interest in and understanding of the achievements
and contributions of chemistry to our civilization for non-science students, as a
part of General Education; and (6) graduate instruction in chemistry for the Master
of Science degree for students who intend to enter the chemical industry, pursue further
advanced study, or who wish to improve their qualifications as teachers in secondary
schools and community colleges. The multi-disciplinary forensic science degree program
prepares students for continued success by integrating instruction with active forensic
research, collaboration with local crime laboratories, and real world experiences.

The Bachelor of Science degree program in Chemistry is accredited by the American
Chemical Society. Students who satisfactorily complete the program are recommended
by the department for certification as graduate chemists by the American Chemical
Society. Students completing the Bachelor of Arts degree may be recommended for certification
by completing additional requirements of the American Chemical Society.

Courses

Chemistry

CHEM 1A. General Chemistry 1A

Prerequisites: High school chemistry. Pre or co-requisites: G.E. Foundation B4 and
CHEM 1AL. Not open to students with credit in CHEM 1B. Fundamental principles of chemistry
such as chemical bonding and structure, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, oxidation-reductions,
and states of matter. G.E. Breadth B1 with CHEM 1AL. (3 lecture hours) (CAN CHEM 2
with CHEM 1AL)

Units: 3GE Area: B1

CHEM 1A. General Chemistry 1A

Prerequisites: High school chemistry; G.E. Foundation B4 (except for students with
declared majors in the College of Science and Mathematics). CHEM 1A not open to students
with credit in CHEM 1B. Fundamental principles of chemistry such as chemical bonding
and structure, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, oxidation-reductions, and states of
matter. G.E. Breadth B1. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours and 2 activity hours) (Class fee,
$15) (CAN CHEM 2)

CHEM 3B. Introductory Organic and Biochemistry

No credit for CHEM 3B to students with credit in CHEM 1B. Primarily for students in
health-oriented professions; not a substitute for CHEM 8. Prerequisite: CHEM 3A. Introduction
to the basic concepts of organic and biochemistry. Structure and behavior of organic
and biological compounds, metabolism, and regulation.

CHEM 8. Elementary Organic Chemistry

Not open to chemistry majors. Recommended for students requiring a one- semester course
in the field. Prerequisite: CHEM 1A or CHEM 3A. Lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
of fundamental principles; structure and chemical behavior of organic compounds.

Units: 3Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

CHEM 10. Chemistry and Society

Not open to students with credit in college chemistry; for nonscience majors. Prerequisite:
completion of the General Education B4 area requirement. The significance of chemical
principles in contemporary society; benefits and hazards relative to areas such as
energy, health, diet, environment, and agriculture. G.E. B1. (3 Lecture, 2 lab hours)
(Course fee, $7) * (Formerly CHEM1)

Units: 4Course Typically Offered: Fall, SpringGE Area: B1

CHEM 102. Quantitative Analytical Chemistry

For chemistry majors; recommended for other science majors. Prerequisites: CHEM 1B
(with a grade of C or better) and CHEM 128A. Students with credit in a similar lower-division
quantitative analysis course will receive only one additional unit of credit. Introduction
to principles and methods of analytical chemistry. (3 lecture, 6 lab hours) (Course
fee, $25)

Units: 5Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

CHEM 105. Quantitative Analysis Laboratory

Not open to chemistry majors. Prerequisites: CHEM 1A (with a grade of C or better),
or CHEM 3A (with a grade of B or better), or permission of instructor. Laboratory
study of principles and methods of applied quantitative analysis. (2 lecture, 6 lab
hours) (Course fee, $25)

CHEM 106S. Instrumental Analysis in Industrial Settings

Prerequisites: CHEM 102 (with a grade of C or better), CHEM 108 or CHEM 110A, completion
of the upper-division writing requirement, or permission of instructor. Principles
and methods of analytical measurements using instrumental techniques. Meets off campus
and focuses on the use of techniques within industry settings for environmental monitoring
in the Central Valley. (2 lecture, 6 lab hours). $25.00 course fee

CHEM 128A. Organic Chemistry

For chemistry majors; recommended for premedical students and other science majors.
CHEM 128A not open for credit to students with credit in CHEM 8. Prerequisites: CHEM
1B with a grade of C or better or permission of the insructor; for CHEM 128B: CHEM
128A with a grade of C or better. Introduction to structure and reactivity of principal
classes of organic compounds with emphasis on theory and mechanism.

Units: 3Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

CHEM 128B. Organic Chemistry

For chemistry majors; recommended for premedical students and other science majors.
CHEM 128A not open for credit to students with credit in CHEM 8. Prerequisites: CHEM
1B; for CHEM 128B: CHEM 128A with a grade of C or better. Introduction to structure
and reactivity of principal classes of organic compounds with emphasis on theory and
mechanism.

CHEM 140T. Topics in Chemistry

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Seminar covering special topics in one of
the areas of chemistry: analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic, physical. Some
topics may have a laboratory.

Units: 1-4, Repeatable up to 6 units

CHEM 150. General Biochemistry

Prerequisite: CHEM 8, or CHEM 128A and CHEM 128B. (CHEM 150 and CHEM153 together
constitute a year sequence.) Chemistry and metabolism of basic cellular constituents
including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

Units: 3Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

CHEM 155A. Fundamentals of Biochemistry

Prerequisites: CHEM 128B. Primarily for chemistry majors; recommended for premedical
students and graduate students in the sciences. Structure, function, and metabolism
of chemical entities in living systems. (Fall semester).

Units: 3Course Typically Offered: Fall

CHEM 155B. Physiological Chemistry and Metabolism

Prerequisite: CHEM 150 or CHEM 155A. Continuation of CHEM 150 or CHEM 155A. Intensive
discussion of the degradation and biosynthesis of major cellular constituents; energy
metabolism; control of metabolic processes and pathological implications in mammalian
systems.

Units: 3Course Typically Offered: Spring

CHEM 156. Biochemical Laboratory Techniques

Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; CHEM 150 or CHEM 155 (or
concurrently), CHEM 102 or CHEM 105, CHEM 129A. Completion of Upper Division Writing
Exam or pasing a "W" course with a C or better. Provides the student with a range
of techniques and methodology appropriate to the study or phenomena at the biochemical,
cellular, and organismic levels. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A.
in Chemistry. (1 lecture, 6 lab hours) (Course fee, $30) (Spring Semster)

Units: 3Course Typically Offered: Spring

CHEM 161W. Scientific Writing Workshop

Prerequisites: GE Foundation and Breadth Area B, ENGL 5B or ENGL 10 (C or better),
to be taken no sooner than the term in which 60 units are completed. A review of
common conventions and forms of scientific and technical writing including practical
assignments in the preparation of laboratory procedures, research grant proposals,
and research manuscripts. Meets the upper-division writing skills requirement for
graduation.

Units: 3

CHEM 170. Chemistry in the Marketplace

Not open to chemistry majors. Prerequisites: completion of General Education Quantitative
Reasoning and Area B2 Breadth requirements. The impact of chemistry and chemicals
on society and individual lives. G.E. Integration IB. (3 lecture hours)

CHEM 190. Independent Study

CHEM 201. Chemistry Laboratory Teaching Techniques

Prerequisites: concurrent appointment as a teaching associate in the department of
Chemistry or permission of instructor. Discussion and practice of effective laboratory
teaching techniques, laboratory safety, common equipment setups, and grading. (2 activity
hours)

CHEM 225. Separation Methods in Chemistry

Prerequisites: CHEM 106 and CHEM 129B. Seminar on the theory, application, and literature
of various separation methods for organic and inorganic analysis. May include laboratory.

Units: 1-3

CHEM 226. Electrochemistry

Prerequisite: CHEM 106. Seminar on the theory, application, recent developments, and
literature of electrochemistry and electrochemical methods of organic and inorganic
analysis. May include laboratory.

CHEM 228. Mass Spectrometry

Prerequisites: CHEM 106 or CHEM 125, CHEM 128B, CHEM 108 or CHEM 110A, and CHEM 110B;
or permission of instructor. Seminar on the theory and application of mass spectrometry
techniques to chemical analysis and identification. May include laboratory.

Units: 1-3

CHEM 230. Advanced Organic Chemistry

Prerequisites: CHEM 128B, CHEM 129B. Seminar on recent advances in organic chemistry
including reaction mechanisms and synthetic applications with references to current
literature.

Units: 3

CHEM 235. Physical Organic Chemistry

Prerequisites: CHEM 110A, CHEM 110B, CHEM 128B. Seminar in application of modern theoretical
concepts to the chemical and physical properties of organic compounds.

Units: 3

CHEM 240T. Topics in Advanced Chemistry

Seminar covering special topics in one of the areas of chemistry: analytical, biochemistry,
inorganic, organic, physical. Some topics may have a laboratory.

Units: 1-3

CHEM 240T. Biomolecular Structure and Function

An examination of modern structural biology. The course highlights underlying principles
of protein structure and function. Topics may include forces and landscapes of protein
structure, cytoplasmic and membrane protein structure, protein folding, structure
determination by X-ray crystallography, and protein engineering/design. The course
will illustrate these concepts through a combination of lecture, group projects and
case studies drawing on recent advances in structural biology.

CHEM 242. Forensic DNA Analysis

Prerequisites: BIOL 102, CHEM 150 or CHEM 155, or permission of instructor. FBS 241A
recommended but not required. Provides an understanding of forensic DNA analysis,
from extraction of DNA from biological tissues commonly encountered in forensic practice
through typing and interpretation of profiles obtained to the presentation of these
types of data in courts of law. (Formerly FBS 252)

CHEM 244. Cell Culture Techniques

(Same as BIOL 244.) Prerequisites: BIOL 103 and BIOL 104. The theory and practice
of in vitro propagation of eukaryotic cells, including growth characteristics, metabolic
requirements, genetic analysis, and screening assays. Special focus is on cancer cell
lines with the potential for stem cell manipulation relative to cell biology culture
and application to biotechnology. (1 lecture, 6 lab hours)

Units: 3

CHEM 245. Industrial Biotechnology

(Same as BIOL 245) Prerequisites: BIOL 120 and CHEM 150 or CHEM 155, or permission
of instructor. The study of bioprocessing, both theory and current practices, including
hands-on experience with standard techniques and formulation of a strategic plan for
a new technology or product. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours).

Units: 3

CHEM 248. Seminar in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

(CHEM 248 same as BIOL 248.) Prerequisite: admission to the biology or chemistry graduate
program. Preference will be given to students enrolled in the Master of Biotechnology
or Biotechnology Certificate Programs. Reviews and reports on current literature in
various aspects of biotechnology and molecular biology.

CHEM 251. Forensic Drug Chemistry and Toxicology

(FBS 251 same as CHEM 251)
Prerequisites: CHEM 128B, CHEM 129A, and CHEM 102 or CHEM 105, or persmission of instructor.
CHEM 106 or CHEM 125 strongly recommended. Forensic science methods for analysis of
controlled substances (in vivo or ex vivo) and their interpretation and significance
May include laboratory.

Units: 3

CHEM 260. Advanced Research Techniques

Prerequisites: classified standing or permission of the instructor. Advanced concepts
in experimental design. Development of practical research expertise and communication
skills through the planning, completion, and presentation (both written and oral)
of a short laboratory project. (1 lecture, 6 lab hours)

Units: 3

CHEM 280. Seminar in Chemistry

Approved for RP grading.

Units: 1, Repeatable up to 3 units

CHEM 290. Independent Study

See Academic Placement -- [-LINK-]. Approved for RP grading.

Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 6 units

CHEM 291. Intership in Science Laboratory

(Same as CHEM 291) Prerequisites: classified standing in the MSFS program with successful
completion of the Graduate Writing Requirement and beginning work with the student's
research mentor on approved project/thesis research. Minimum of 150 hours research
internship. May be completed at any public crime laboratory or facility approved by
program coordinator. (Current employees of public crime laboratories may take FBS
290 instead of FBS 291 - must pass required agency background investigation.) S

Units: 3

CHEM 295. Research

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Independent investigations of an advanced
character for the graduate student with adequate preparation. Approved for SP grading.
(May include conferences, laboratory, library.)

Units: 2

CHEM 298. Project

Prerequisite: Preparation, completion, and submission of an acceptable thesis for
the master's degree. Approved for RP grading.

Units: 4

CHEM 298C. Project Continuation

Pre-requisite: Project CHEM 298. For continuous enrollment while completing the project.
May enroll twice with department approval. Additional enrollments must be approved
by the Dean of Graduate Studies.

Units: 0

CHEM 299. Thesis

Prerequisite: See [-LINK-]. Preparation, completion, and submission of an acceptable
thesis for the master's degree. Approved for RP grading.

Units: 4

CHEM 299C. Thesis Continuation

Pre-requisite: Thesis BIOL 299. For continuous enrollment while completing the thesis.
May enroll twice with department approval. Additional enrollments must be approved
by the Dean of Graduate Studies.

Units: 0

CHEM 340T. Topics in Chemistry

A professional development seminar covering speical topics in one of the areas chemistry:
analytical, biochemistry, forensic, inorganic, organic, physical. Some topics may
have a laboratory or activity component.

Units: 1-3

EHD 154B. Final Student Teaching Seminar - Chemistry

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in EHD 155B. Seminar to accompany final student
teaching that provides opportunities for candidates to investigate and discuss variety
of topics and strategies and to reflect on issues that surface during their student
teaching experience.

Units: 1

EHD 155B. Studt Tchg Chem

Prerequisites: admission to student teaching, EHD 155A, CI 161 (or concurrently, depending
on major departmental policy); senior or post baccalaureate standing; approval of
major department including subject matter competency approval; completion of the subject
matter preparation program or passing the subject matter examination(s) designated
by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Supervised teaching in single
subject classroom; assignment is for the full day; five days per week. CR/NC grading
only.

Units: 5-10Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

FBS 222. Investigative Profiling

Examines the psychological and behavioral principles that underlie investigative profiling.
Compares and evaluates actuarial and clinical approaches in constructing offender
profiles. Looks at the utility and reliability of profiling in criminal investigations.

Units: 3

FBS 230. Microscopy and Materials Analysis

Forensic science methods for analysis of inorganic evidentiary materials, including
composition and comparison of trace and impression evidence and their interpretation
and significance. (Formerly FBS 250)

Units: 3

FBS 242. Forensic DNA Analysis

Prerequisites: BIOL 102, CHEM 150 or CHEM 155, or permission of instructor. FBS 241A
recommended but not required. Provides an understanding of forensic DNA analysis,
from extraction of DNA from biological tissues commonly encountered in forensic practice
through typing and interpretation of profiles obtained to the presentation of these
types of data in courts of law. (Formerly FBS 252)

Units: 3

FBS 251. Forensic Drug Chemistry and Toxicology

(FBS 251 same as CHEM 251)
Prerequisites: CHEM 128B, CHEM 129A, and CHEM 102 or CHEM 105, or persmission of instructor.
CHEM 106 or CHEM 125 strongly recommended. Forensic science methods for analysis of
controlled substances (in vivo or ex vivo) and their interpretation and significance
May include laboratory.

Units: 3

FBS 262. Human Identification

Prerequisites: FBS 205. Various technologies for human identification. Value and reliability
of methods used for identification through physical evidence at crime scenes and related
events. Case studies and key concepts.

Units: 3

FBS 269. Forensic Anthropology

Knowledge of osteological techniques to aid in the analysis of decomposed or skeletonized
remains of human origin to identify unknown individuals. Covers field of forensic
anthropology, recovery techniques of human remains, and the development of biological
profiles.

Units: 3

FBS 271. Scientific Evidence

Fundamental principles pertaining to the laws of evidence and seminal case law; standards
of admissibility of scientific evidence. Legal environment and purpose of expert testimony.
Fundamental principles of philosophy of science and statistics related to court decision-making
on evidence admissibility.

Units: 3

FBS 272. Expert Witness Testimony

Explores role of the expert witness in the courtroom and in litigation. Studies legal
standards of admissability, such as scientific research on expert testimony. Probes
ethical challenges related to adversarial advocacy.

Units: 3

FBS 274. Topics in Forensic Science

Specific methods of analysis in contemporary forensic science. Current and future
forensic science practice. Recent advances in pure and applied research. Theoretical
concepts in current practice.

Units: 3

FBS 280. Forensic Science Seminar

(Same as CHEM 280.) Prerequisites: graduate students only. Admission into MSFS program
or permission of instructor. Discussion and presentation of current topics and literature
in forensic science.

Units: 1

FBS 290. Independent Study

Gives students experience in planning a course of study on their own initiative under
departmental supervision. Deals with special interest not covered in regular courses
or explores a regular class subject in greater depth.

Units: 1-3

FBS 291. Intership in Science Laboratory

(Same as CHEM 291) Prerequisites: classified standing in the MSFS program with successful
completion of the Graduate Writing Requirement and beginning work with the student's
research mentor on approved project/thesis research. Minimum of 150 hours research
internship. May be completed at any public crime laboratory or facility approved by
program coordinator. (Current employees of public crime laboratories may take FBS
290 instead of FBS 291 - must pass required agency background investigation.) S

Units: 3

FBS 292. Readings in Forensic & Behavioral Sciences

Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. Individually directed readings in an area
of special concern to the student's graduate program; appropriate written reports
and evaluation required; individual student conferences.

Units: 3

FBS 295. Research

Prerequisite: permission of intructor. Independent investigations of an advanced character
for the graduate student with adequate preparation. Approved for RP grading. (May
inlcude conferences, laboratory, library.)

Units: 1-4, Repeatable up to 6 units

FBS 298. Project

Prerequisites: See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion, and submission
of an acceptable project for the master's degree. Approved for RP grading.

Units: 1-4, Repeatable up to 6 units

FBS 298C. Project Continuation

Pre-requisite: Project 298. For continuous enrollment while completing the project.
May enroll twice with department approval. Additional enrollments must be approved
by the Dean of Graduate Studies.

Units: 0

FBS 299. Thesis

Prerequisite: See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion, and submission
of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree. Approved for RP grading.

Requirements

Math and Science Teacher Education Requirements

The college offers baccalaureate degree programs in mathematics and natural sciences
that serve as subject matter preparation programs leading to the Single Subject Teaching
Credential in Mathematics and Science. In science, a student can select the Single
Subject Teaching Credential with an emphasis in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science,
or Physics.

Students can apply to the credential program after completing 90 or more units as
undergraduates. Once accepted, they can begin to take credential courses simultaneously
as they complete their undergraduate degree. For more information, call Agnes Tuska
(Math Education) at 559.278.2992, or David Andrews or Jaime Arvizu (Science Education)
at 559.278.5173.

Faculty

Thirteen Ph.D. members are in the Department of Chemistry. Our faculty provide excellent
research opportunities in analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic, and physical
chemistry. The broad interests within the faculty have resulted in interdisciplinary
research projects in collaboration with scientists and professors in other science
areas: agricultural chemistry, biotechnology, clinical chemistry, forensic chemistry,
forensic biochemistry, chemical physics, enology, nutritional science, and molecular
biology. Research projects have involved local facilities such as the California State
Crime Laboratory, University Medical Center, UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program,
USDA Research Station, U.S. Veteran's Administration Hospital, U.S. Forest Laboratory,
and Valley Children's Hospital.

Name

Degree

Email

Phone

Attar, Saeed

Doctor of Philosophy

sattar@csufresno.edu

Berg, Otto T

Doctor of Philosophy

oberg@csufresno.edu

Brooks, Cory L

Doctor of Philosophy

cbrooks@csufresno.edu

Brooks, Teresa M

Master of Arts

tebrooks@csufresno.edu

559.278.2311

Chen, Mei

mchen@csufresno.edu

Chen, Qiaohong

Doctor of Philosophy

qchen@csufresno.edu

559.278.2394

Choi, Jai-Pil

Doctor of Philosophy

jchoi@csufresno.edu

559.278.2683

Ciula, James

Juris Doctor

jciula@csufresno.edu

Dejean, Laurent

Doctor of Philosophy

ldejean@csufresno.edu

559.278.2008

Fellows, Ingrid M

Doctor of Philosophy

ifellows@csufresno.edu

559.278.5470

Frank, David L

Doctor of Philosophy

davidf@csufresno.edu

559.278.2273

Gandler, Joseph R

Doctor of Philosophy

josephg@csufresno.edu

559.278.2103

Golden, Melissa L

Doctor of Philosophy

mgolden@csufresno.edu

Goto, Joy J

Doctor of Philosophy

jgoto@csufresno.edu

559.278.2530

Gray, Andrea D

Doctor of Philosophy

agray@csufresno.edu

Gutierrez, Juan C

jugutierrez@csufresno.edu

559.278.7733

Hasson, Alam S

Doctor of Philosophy

ahasson@csufresno.edu

Heredia, Katie H

Master of Science

kheredia@csufresno.edu

559.278.5470

Krishnan, Viswanathan

Doctor of Philosophy

vkrishnan@csufresno.edu

Kumari, Yogita

Master of Arts

ykumari@csufresno.edu

Maitra, Kalyani

Doctor of Philosophy

kmaitra@csufresno.edu

Maitra, Santanu

Doctor of Philosophy

smaitra@csufresno.edu

Mejloumian, Panaela

Master of Science

panaelam@csufresno.edu

Ng, Kin C

Doctor of Philosophy

kinn@csufresno.edu

Person, Eric C

Doctor of Philosophy

eperson@csufresno.edu

559.278.2170

Ray, Michael A

Master of Science

mray@csufresno.edu

Singh, Mandeep

Master of Science

masingh@csufresno.edu

Stratman, Thomas A

Master of Science

thomasst@csufresno.edu

Tamras, Sammy

Master of Science

stamras@csufresno.edu

Thiesen, Kurtis E

Master of Science

kthiesen@mail.fresnostate.edu

559.278.2394

Vazquez, Salvador C

Master of Science

salvadorv@csufresno.edu

Vue, Bao

Master of Science

baov@csufresno.edu

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